US stocks fall

U.S. stocks suffered steep losses on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting investors to worry about the central bank's independence even as they grapple with the effects of Trump's ongoing, erratic trade war. Dow dips 3.19%, S&P 500 slips 3.27%, Nasdaq falls 3.48% Asian shares drop Asian stocks edged down at the open after President Donald Trump ramped up his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about the central bank’s independence and sparking a selloff in US assets.